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fstarfrcj: MAME ROM Information.

A sequel to Tehkan's 1984 shoot-em-up classic, "Star Force", featuring improved graphics and sound and a new weapons power-up system. The player's ship is equipped with three smart bombs and the fire button can be held down for rapid fire. At regular intervals, a red ship will appear which will release a power-up capsule; the three power-ups available are as follows :

* A-Pulsator :

Fire : Thunder + Homing

Bomb : S-Bomb

* B-Pulsator :

Fire : Wide Shot + Missile

Bomb : M-Bomb

* C-Pulsator :

Fire : Spraygun + Synch-Fire

Bomb : T-Bomb

- TECHNICAL -

Main CPU : 68000 (@ 12 Mhz)

Sound CPU : Z80 (@ 4 Mhz)

Sound Chips : YM2151 (@ 4 Mhz), OKI6295 (@ 7.575 Khz)

Screen orientation : Vertical

Video resolution : 224 x 256 pixels

Screen refresh : 60.00 Hz

Palette colors : 4096

Players : 2

Control : 8-way joystick

Buttons : 2

- TRIVIA -

Released in September 1992.

- UPDATES -

The US versions have the 'Winners Don't Use Drugs' and the 'Recycle It, Don't Trash It!' screens.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

Pulsator capsules and fire power will automatically be increased after a period of time, So do not hesitate use the smart bomb if you are in a dangerous situation. Always choose the Thunder Cannon as this is the most powerful of the three primary weapons available. Try to position your ship to the right of the screen as enemy craft tend to appear on this side.